PROUD LION/PROUD SPONSER AWD.

LEVEL TWO: RELATIONSHIPS – GOALS

This second level of the Lions Mentoring Program helps the Protégé Lion develop

relationships and organizational skills in preparation for leadership at the club level.

Specifically, the Mentoring Lion and the Protégé Lion will work together on meeting the goals

of the PROUD LION/PROUD SPONSOR program. New members are encouraged to

complete PROUD LION/PROUD SPONSOR goals within six (6) months of their join date.

The requirements for successful completion of Level Two incorporate the Proud Lion/Proud

Sponsor program, where the Mentor Lion and Protégé Lion accomplish the following goals

together:

• Attend a club board meeting.

• Participate in a club service or fund-raising activity.

• Introduce a prospective new member to the club.

• Make a visit to another club and secure a visitation slip.

• Attend a zone, region, district,multiple district or international convention and report

back to the club.

When the Mentoring Lion accompanies the Protégé Lion through the five PROUD

LION/PROUD SPONSOR tasks, the Mentor Lion qualifies for the PROUD SPONSOR award.

LEVEL TWO: RELATIONSHIPS – PLANNING

As you move forward with your mentoring relationship, you will want to strengthen your

relationship with your partner, continue communicating your expectations and keep developing

your goals and strategies for attaining them. A LEVEL TWO: RELATIONSHIPS Planning Form

(pages 7 & 8) is provided to facilitate your plan. Items to be determined include:

• How often, when and by what means you will communicate.

• Which goal you will tackle first and how.

• Which steps will be taken and by when.

• What resources should be tapped to attain your goals.

• How will progress be measured.

Your LEVEL TWO: RELATIONSHIPS Planning Form is a tool designed for both Protégé Lion

and Mentoring Lion.This clearly written plan will serve as your personal “how to” manual as

you work together to attain your LEVEL TWO goals.You may refer back to this document

throughout your partnership to ensure you are on track, or to make adjustments to your

action plan as you see fit. This Planning Form will also serve as confirmation of your

commitment to succeed!

LEVEL TWO: RELATIONSHIPS – RESOURCES

Lions Clubs International offers a number of publications and videos that may be helpful as

you work to accomplish the goals of the second level. A listing of many materials available

from Lions Clubs International can be found in your Club Supplies Catalog. Publications can

also be obtained by contacting the Membership Operations Department at Lions Clubs

International Headquarters. Suggested references materials for LEVEL TWO include:

tool as you continue your mentoring relationship

humanitarian efforts of Lions worldwide

Mission Statement

The various membership program guides and brochures will provide information about

individual LCI programs.

The Lions Clubs International Web-site offers a wealth of information about our association.

To answer specific questions, learn about programs and activities, or to see what new

reference material may be available, you are encouraged to visit the site at

LEVEL TWO: RELATIONSHIPS – REPORTING

A LEVEL TWO: RELATIONSHIPS Achievement Form (page 9) is furnished to track your

progress. As each LEVEL TWO goal is attained, simply check off that area of knowledge.This

form provides a clear and concise way to not only measure your development, but also to

observe the results as your mentoring partnership evolves. In addition, this is your LEVEL

TWO “road map,” acting as a guide to focus your efforts and attention on areas yet to be

mastered.

Upon attainment of all goals, your completed LEVEL TWO: RELATIONSHIPS Achievement

Form, with all signatures in place, must be presented to the club Secretary and a copy

maintained in your club’s membership files.

Alternatively, both of you may keep track of progress with the wallet-sized cards included with

this Planner.

4 Lions Mentoring Program Planner

LEVEL TWO: RELATIONSHIPS – RECOGNITION

When your club Secretary receives the completed Achievement Form (page 9), he or she

should send a copy of the Achievement Form to the Membership Operations Department at

Lions Clubs International so you may receive your Proud Lion/Proud Sponsor lapel pins. In

addition, Proud Lion/Proud Sponsor vest pins are available for purchase when earned. The

Secretary will also notify the appropriate parties to arrange for club recognition and a

celebration of your continued success.Take this opportunity to share your experiences with

the Lions Mentoring Program and to acknowledge your continued growth as a Lion. As an

accomplished LEVEL TWO Protégé, you are now qualified to advance to the next level of the

Lions Mentoring Program, LEVEL THREE: RESULTS.

Proud Lion Proud Lion Proud Sponsor Proud Sponsor

A single vest pin is available for the Proud Lion. Because a Proud Sponsor might become

involved with more than one Protege Lion there are eight (8) Proud Sponsor vest pins

available following this sequence of member sponsorship:

1. Blue 5. Lilac

2. Brown 6. White

3. Black 7. Silver

4. Red 8. Gold

As partners in the Lions Mentoring Program, both Protégé Lion and Mentoring Lion should

take pride in your completion of LEVEL TWO: RELATIONSHIPS. As a Protégé Lion, you are

becoming more involved with your club and gaining valuable experience that will serve you

well as you continue on your journey. Additionally, you, the Mentoring Lion, have made an

invaluable contribution by leading the new Lion down a path of continued involvement and

commitment.